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Celia Keenan-Bolger, Dan Fogler, Sarah Saltzberg Jose Llana, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson in <em>The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee</em> on Broadway.
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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Film in the Works From Disney
The musical features a score by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin.
Rita Moreno in a scene from <em>Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It</em>
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Watch the Trailer for the New Documentary About Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It hits cinemas in June.
L Morgan Lee
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Obie Winner L Morgan Lee to Star in British Musical Adaptation of The Danish Girl
Lee will take on the role of trans artist Lili Elbe.
Alice Ripley, Raúl Esparza, and Carmen Cusack
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Raúl Esparza, Alice Ripley, Carmen Cusack Lead The Waves in Quarantine Musical Film
Esparza's passion project comes to life via Berkeley Rep.
What's Streaming? <em>Rock of Ages</em> and Sutton Foster Concerts; Mary-Louise Parker in <em>The Baltimore Waltz</em>
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What's Streaming? Rock of Ages and Sutton Foster Concerts; Mary-Louise Parker in The Baltimore Waltz
Find out what's on tap for the week ahead, and how you can get tickets.
(image via @Lin_Manuel)
Music News
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In the Heights Movie Soundtrack to Be Released on June 11
Preorders, starting Friday, will include a download of the title song.
A scene from <em>Come From Away</em> on Broadway
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You Are Here Documentary, Featuring Stories That Inspired Come From Away, Streaming Free April 21
The film is available in celebration of National Canadian Film Day.
Patti Murin and Colin Donnell
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Patti Murin and Colin Donnell to Lead Hallmark Thriller To Catch a Spy
The new mystery will air in June.
Jessie Buckley (Juliet), Lucian Msamati (Friar Laurence), and Josh O'Connor (Romeo)
TV News
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Coming to PBS: West End Stage Films of Romeo and Juliet and Uncle Vanya
The two films, shot in theaters, will air as part of Great Performances.
Antoine Fuqua
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Cat On a Hot Tin Roof Movie Remake in the Works From Director Antoine Fuqua
The new film of the Tennessee Williams classic will be produced by Stephen C. Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey.
The <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> artwork
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Beauty and the Beast Director Resigns After Email to Scott Rudin About Karen Olivo Leaks Online
Robert Jess Roth was to direct an upcoming U.K. and Ireland tour of the Disney stage production.
The logo artwork for the <em>Bat Out of Hell</em> musical
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Jim Steinman, Songwriter Behind Bat Out of Hell and Dance of the Vampires, Dies at 73
Steinman wrote hits for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more.
The <em>Les Misérables</em> tour merchandise booth
Special Reports
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Memorializing the Moment: A History of Musical Theater Merchandise
Chances are, you've seen a merchandise booth at the back of a theater. But where did this ever-reliable industry come from?
A scene from the London production of <em>The Great Gatsby</em>
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Immersive Theatrical Production of The Great Gatsby Coming to New York City
The F. Scott Fitzgerald novel will be presented as a lavish party thrown by Jay Gatsby himself.
Amy Hill and Midori Francis Iwama
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TheaterMania to Stream NAATCO's All-Asian American Our Town, Led by Amy Hill and Midori Francis Iwama
The production will be directed by NAATCO cofounder Mia Katigbak.
Myra Lucretia Taylor, Lauren Lane, and John McGinty
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Lauren Lane, Myra Lucretia Taylor, John McGinty, and More Star in Humana's Block Association Project
The new virtual play by Michael Yates Crowley is presented by the Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Times Square
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The Theater Industry Isn't Lacking in Visionary Leaders. They Just Aren't Given Seats at the Table.
But the time has come to change that.
John Cameron Mitchell
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John Cameron Mitchell to Play Joe Exotic in New TV Series Opposite Kate McKinnon
McKinnon will play Joe's enemy, Carole Baskin.
The <em>Phantom of the Opera</em> music box
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Phantom Music Box Prop and Reopening Tickets to Be Auctioned for the Actors Fund
Now's your chance to own "Lot 665" — but it'll cost you.
Kelly Marie Tran and Idina Menze
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Idina Menzel, Kelly Marie Tran Join MCC Theater's 2021 Miscast Lineup
The free virtual show will also feature Patrick Wilson, Kelli O'Hara, LaChanze, and more.
Scott Rudin
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Producer Scott Rudin Says He Will "Step Back" From Broadway Shows Following Workplace Harassment Claims
Rudin made the statement to the Washington Post.
James C. Nicola
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New York Theatre Workshop Artistic Director James Nicola to Step Down in 2022
Nicola has run the theater since 1988.
Rachel Bloom and Adam Schlesinger
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Adam Schlesinger Tribute Concert to Take Place in May
The Tony-nominated Fountains of Wayne songwriter died in April 2020 of Covid-19.
Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jimmy Smits in <em>Anna in the Tropics</em>
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Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jimmy Smits to Star in Nilo Cruz's Two Sisters and a Piano
The virtual production will reunite the stars of Cruz's Anna in the Tropics.